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SM1 - HEAVY DUTY SHOE PLATE RIM SEAL

The SM1 Heavy Duty Shoe Plate Rim Seal is a liquid mounted primary shoe plate seal with
a shoe mounted secondary seal. This robust seal is specially designed for arctic heavy snow
load conditions. The scissor mechanism is designed and tested for a snow load of 10KN/m2.

Key user benefits: Key design features:

Complete product compatibility— all • Designed to operate in the arctic
construction materials are selected to be environments with heavy snow loads.
compatible with the stored product Successfully tested for a snow load
Worry-free operation — centers the floating of 10KN/m2
roof and dampens horizontal roof movement • Gas tight seal for optimal emissions and
Designed to remain in contact with the tank product loss reduction
at all times — the R(-X/+3X) design working
• Low profile secondary seal increases
range feature is an HMT innovation. Under all
storage capacity by increasing the
circumstances the SM1 seal will stay in contact
maximum roof height
with the tank shell
Flame retardant and UV resistant seal— • Cost effective solution
materials are flame retardant in accordance • Abrasion resistant
with DIN 22100/ 22188. Additionally, materials
subject to the atmosphere are UV resistant
Gas tight seal — with the shoe plate overlap
membrane thermally welded to the primary
seal membrane, this seal is gas tight

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KEY DESIGN FEATURES SM1 FEATURES
The SM1 is specially designed for arctic environments with • Working range of R(-X/+3X) in accordance
heavy snow load and surpasses all other seals for these with EEMUA 159, to seal off the worst of
tank shells.
conditions. Here’s why :
• Low profile to optimize working capacity.
1. Designed for extreme weather • Abrasion resistant.
conditions • Exposed fabrics are UV resistant.
The SM1, is equipped with weather plates and can be • Complete product compatibility.
used in areas with extremely heavy snow load conditions • Suitable for service in butt-welded or
(designed for 10KN/m2). lap-welded storage tanks.

2. Flame retardant
The SM1 seal is supplied with flame retardant membranes,
the applied fabric has been fire tested in accordance with
DIN 22100/22188. Being flame retardant and having an
excellent electrical continuity will guard from rim fires for
the complete lifespan of storage tank.

3. Gas tight seal

The SM1, a liquid mounted primary seal mitigates rim seal
vapor losses through a unique design which envelops the
vapor space.

4. Unsurpassed working range

Designed with a working range of R(-X/+3X) per EEMUA
159, which ensures that the seal will not gap, even under
extreme ovality and lateral forces from wind or product
turbulence.

5. Centers the floating roof and

dampens lateral roof movements
The SM1 is designed to ensure excellent centering of the
floating roof­—if the rim gap gets smaller the seal exerts a
progressively increasing force on the tank shell and vice
versa. Keeping the roof centered is critical to safe operation
for any floating roof tank. The SM1 design also keeps
the floating roof from moving excessively during windy
conditions or under turbulence from filling; this dampening
capability is also critical to safe and effective operations.

ABOUT HMT
HMT is the global leader in aboveground storage tank solutions. HMT providies advanced solutions to reduce
emissions, optimize tank capacity, reduce stranded inventory and engineer a tank system that exceeds safety
standards and extends maintenance intervals.
HMT’s full suite of tank products includes: Internal/External Seal Systems - Internal/External Floating Roofs -
Drain and Floating Suction Systems - Aluminum Domes - Emissions Reduction Devices.
HMT’s quality services include: Tank Repair & Maintenance - Floating Roof & Seal Repair/Replacement -
Installation Services - Fabrication Services - Project Management/Turnkey - Inspection, Calibration, Verticality &
Roundness Studies - New Tank Construction - Painting, Coating & Lining - Engineering Services.
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